Bedford (TX) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bedford, Texas, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bedford varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 342 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 171 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2850 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bedford. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 79% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Bedford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bedford enjoys an average of 2850 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Bedford

May, Bedford’s wettest month, receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bedford Precipitation page.